The Triumph of the Philistines is a satirical novel written by Henry Arthur Jones and published in 1899. The book follows the story of Mr. Jorgan, a moralist who is determined to preserve the morals of Market Pewbury, a small English town, under very trying circumstances. The town is in the midst of a cultural shift, as the traditional values of the past are being challenged by the emerging ""philistine"" culture of the present. Mr. Jorgan's efforts to maintain the town's moral standards are complicated by the arrival of a ...
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The Triumph of the Philistines is a satirical novel written by Henry Arthur Jones and published in 1899. The book follows the story of Mr. Jorgan, a moralist who is determined to preserve the morals of Market Pewbury, a small English town, under very trying circumstances. The town is in the midst of a cultural shift, as the traditional values of the past are being challenged by the emerging ""philistine"" culture of the present. Mr. Jorgan's efforts to maintain the town's moral standards are complicated by the arrival of a group of artists who are seen as a threat to the town's way of life. The novel is a humorous and insightful commentary on the clash between traditionalism and modernity, and on the role of morality in society. It explores themes of cultural change, artistic expression, and the tension between individual freedom and social responsibility. Overall, The Triumph of the Philistines is a witty and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of its time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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All Editions of The Triumph of the Philistines: And How Mr. Jorgan Preserved the Morals of Market Pewbury Under Very Trying Circumstances: A Comedy in Three Acts
